YEARLY HIGH
0.0088 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0085 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0087 SBD

2017 KPW to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KPW to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 20, valuing the pair at 0.0088. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 0.0085.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0003 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0087 to the December average rate of 0.0086, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0088 was down 3.36% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0091, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KPW based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 44 SBD
2016 Average 44 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 43 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.63 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0088
0.0086
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW to SBD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.0087, compared to 0.0087 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0087
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0087

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0002 SBD (High: 0.0087 / Low: 0.0085). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SBD (High: 0.0087 / Low: 0.0086).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.0088) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0087), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+1.03%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.0088
2016 Avg (May) 0.0087

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0088 0.0087 0.0087
February 0.0087 0.0086 0.0086
March 0.0087 0.0086 0.0086
April 0.0087 0.0086 0.0087
May 0.0088 0.0087 0.0088
June 0.0088 0.0087 0.0088
July 0.0088 0.0086 0.0087
August 0.0087 0.0085 0.0086
September 0.0087 0.0086 0.0086
October 0.0087 0.0086 0.0087
November 0.0088 0.0087 0.0087
December 0.0087 0.0086 0.0086